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Parents Magazine and car shopping professionals from Edmunds released the 2018 winners for their annual 10 Best Family Cars list, a resource for families in the market for a new vehicle. This is the eleventh year the team of experts evaluated more than 300 cars based on safety features, driving performance, family-friendly elements and overall value. "The family car is one of the most important purchases parents will make, and it's no longer simply for getting from point A to point B — it's everything from mom's me-time to kids' entertainment," said Liz Vaccariello, Parents editor-in-chief in a recent news release. “This year's top picks highlight features that are important to today's parents, such as having plenty of room for multiple car seats and trunk space." All winners on this year’s list received a perfect safety rating (five out of five) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. To be considered, all contenders … [Read more...] about Parents Magazine and Edmunds announce the top cars for families in 2018

Acura is launching the third generation RDX in the US market and is time to find out if the new model has what it takes to carry on the best-selling status of its predecessor. The 2019 RDX is a very important model for Acura as the outgoing model managed to sell over 50,000 units each year for three years in a row, outselling pretty much every rival in the premium compact SUV class. The new chassis is stiffer and larger than before, with the new Acura RDX riding on a 2.6-inch longer wheelbase which translates into more interior space. It’s also the brand’s first model that features Acura’s new, more modern design language. The new Acura RDX is available with a single engine option, a turbocharged 2.0-liter turbo-four unit which is essentially a differently tuned Civic Type R engine. Power is rated at 272hp and 280lb-ft of torque, 20hp and 28lb-ft more than the previous model’s naturally aspirated V6. Acura also offers its Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive system … [Read more...] about All New 2019 Acura RDX Will Give Its Premium Rivals A Good Headache

Final 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon rolls off the line at Brampton, Canada plantEnlarge PhotoIt's a wrap, folks. Dodge has built its last Challenger SRT Demon, and there's likely to be nothing like it ever again, at least from a major automaker. The street-legal drag racer doesn't have an owner yet as Dodge plans to sell it along with the last Viper in an upcoming charity auction. Only last month we learned that Edd China of “Wheeler Dealers” fame was starting a new show. Now we have news he's starting a second new show. The best part is that both look very promising. Australian supercar marque Brabham has revealed its “home circuit” where it will hone its future products, starting with the BT62. The site comprises a number of circuits, in addition to a drag strip and a skid pan. You'll find these stories and more in today's car news, right here at Motor Authority. 2018 Dodge Demon is done, final car thunders off the line Edd China has a second new car show: … [Read more...] about Dodge Demon done, another Edd China car show, Brabham test track: Today’s Car News

If you're in the market for a new SUV, it's important to know not only what's available now but also what's coming. Here are six SUVs going on sale in the next several months that we at Edmunds think are worth waiting for. Why these six? One thing they have in common is the latest technology. On top of updated infotainment systems, every vehicle on this list offers a full suite of advanced safety features. Some have a few more tricks up their sleeves, and all offer something unique in the hopes of winning your hard-earned dollar. Volvo XC40 Volvo's newest SUV is the subcompact 2019 XC40. It offers plenty of safety and technology features, and it's been built to make the most of its available space. Some useful highlights include an integrated trash bin, a hook for holding takeout food, and door pockets that can fit a 15-inch laptop. Acceleration comes from a punchy 248-horsepower turbocharged engine. And a hybrid model is coming. Volvo is also using the XC40 to pioneer its new … [Read more...] about 6 SUVs worth waiting for, according to Edmunds

If you're in the market for a new SUV, it's important to know not only what's available now but also what's coming. Here are six SUVs going on sale in the next several months that we at Edmunds think are worth waiting for.Why these six? One thing they have in common is the latest technology. On top of updated infotainment systems, every vehicle on this list offers a full suite of advanced safety features. Some have a few more tricks up their sleeves, and all offer something unique in the hopes of winning your hard-earned dollar. VOLVO XC40Volvo's newest SUV is the subcompact 2019 XC40. It offers plenty of safety and technology features, and it's been built to make the most of its available space. Some useful highlights include an integrated trash bin, a hook for holding takeout food, and door pockets that can fit a 15-inch laptop. Acceleration comes from a punchy 248-horsepower turbocharged engine. And a hybrid model is coming.Volvo is also using the XC40 to pioneer its new … [Read more...] about Edmunds: These 6 new SUVs are worth the wait